10 hours ago
130 abandoned chihuahuas still need more homes
At least 70 of the 130 chihuahuas found last week have foster homes. The dogs aren’t up for adoption yet.…
10 hours ago
One School Board seat still up for grabs in St. Johns County
Linda Thomson and Bethany Hilbert are competing for the School Board seat in District 5.…
13 hours ago
JEA begins the process of raising rates
JEA officials are expected to recommend a 7% increase in residential rates as soon as next spring.…
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13 hours ago
Duval Schools food workers could strike over contract
Contract negotiations between the workers’ union and the school district’s food service provider have broken down.…
October 25, 2024
Beached baby whale had swallowed plastic bag
A beachgoer on Butler Beach found the 4-foot emaciated dwarf sperm whale calf last month.…
October 25, 2024
Tired of election text messages? Here’s a solution
Election campaigns say they’ll stop texting and emailing you as soon as you vote. So vote early.…
October 25, 2024
Hurricane season isn’t over: What to expect in November
Notable hurricanes and tropical storms have developed in November, the last month of hurricane season.…
October 24, 2024
Jacksonville Symphony receives record $5M gift
The Jacksonville Symphony has received its largest gift ever, a $5 million donation from longtime supporters Preston and Joan Haskell.…
October 24, 2024
Clay County installing 500 defibrillators in public places
The county is installing defibrillators at parks, sports complexes, senior centers and other public venues.…
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October 24, 2024
Members-only club leases Federal Reserve Building
The June Club would include dining, entertainment and culture as part of the Gateway Jax project.…
October 24, 2024
Hurricanes delay Aaron Zahn’s prison term
Hurricanes Helene and Milton damaged Zahn’s home in Tampa. A judge allowed the former JEA CEO to report to prison…
October 24, 2024
2 weeks after Hurricane Milton, communities remain flooded
Compounding the flooding, the St. Johns River is rising again.…
October 24, 2024
Rep. Aaron Bean leads Democrat Holloway by 7 points
A poll by the University of North Florida shows Bean with a much smaller lead than his winning margin in…
October 23, 2024
Council member claims no part in special tax district he sponsored. How is that possible?
How does a $4,500 annual tax hike get enacted by the City Council with zero support from the member who…
October 23, 2024
Matanzas Riverkeeper joins call to protect native turtle species
The Matanzas Riverkeeper is joining a national effort to protect the diamondback terrapin, a small, spotted turtle found in Northeast…
October 23, 2024
Jacksonville’s resiliency strategy nets national award
A national planning association honored Jacksonville for taking steps to enhance resiliency.…
October 23, 2024
LaVilla buildings could be protected as landmarks
City Council is considering historic landmark status for two buildings purchased by late folk artist Walter Whetstone.…
October 23, 2024
Riverside residents fed up with motorcycle noise
Homeowners say they believe motorcycles are racing on Roosevelt Boulevard near the Interstate 10 entrance ramp.…
October 23, 2024
‘Farm-to-fire’ restaurant planned in Julington Creek
Pecan Craft Kitchen will be a fast casual restaurant using local ingredients and fire grilling.…
October 22, 2024
DeSantis assails Amendment 4 at Jacksonville church
Gov. Ron DeSantis’ appearance in Jacksonville was part of his public campaign against the Amendment 4 abortion issue.…
October 22, 2024
UNF Coggin School of Business launches $26.3M expansion
The business school expansion will provide more space for classrooms, labs and fintech programs to meet the region’s need for…
October 22, 2024
Families seek answers in dock collapse that killed 4 from Jax
Civil rights attorney Ben Crump is representing the families of Jacksonville residents who died in the dock collapse.…
October 22, 2024
CEO of Downtown Investment Authority lists home for $6.75M
DIA CEO Lori Boyer put the historic San Marco home on the market for the second time.…
October 22, 2024
Putnam judge accused of abusing authority
An investigative panel accused Judge Anna Maria Gennusa of “improper use” of her power to hold people in contempt.…
October 21, 2024
Tourism council ready to promote Black History Museum
Tourism officials are recommending St. Johns County commit $50,000 to marketing and communication for the museum.…
October 21, 2024
Campaign aims to keep infants safe while they sleep
Police, doctors and child safety advocates are trying to educate families about practices that put infants at risk.…
October 21, 2024
UF Health opens 2 new urgent care centers in St. Johns
UF Health converted two existing clinics into its first full urgent care centers in St. Johns County.…
October 21, 2024
Meet FSCJ’s new mascot: Rayzor Ray
Florida State College at Jacksonville announced that students, faculty and staff have picked the new mascot’s name.…
October 21, 2024
Father and daughter open Othello in Springfield
The Othello restaurant serves an eclectic menu inspired by cuisine from Spain, North Africa and the Middle East.…
October 21, 2024
Trump leads Harris by 10 points in Florida, UNF poll finds
The poll also found that voters largely support a constitutional amendment to legalize marijuana use by adults.…
October 18, 2024
Sheriff is latest target of racist banners over Downtown
A single-engine plane flew over Downtown on Thursday with a banner directed at Jacksonville Sheriff T.K. Waters.…
October 18, 2024
Here’s when early voting begins on the First Coast
Early voting begins next week across Northeast Florida. Dates and times vary by county.…
October 18, 2024
Jacksonville sheriff releases video of fatal police shooting
Bodycam videos from police show an officer shooting DeJuane Aki Haden after he ran from police.…
October 18, 2024
Deegan stands by comment on ‘concentration camps,’ but regrets causing pain
Mayor Donna Deegan responded to criticism from Republican leaders after she assailed Donald Trump’s immigration plan.…
October 18, 2024
Judge rebukes state for threats over TV abortion ads
A federal judge ruled the state violated the First Amendment when it threatened TV stations over ads supporting the abortion…
October 18, 2024
St. Augustine comes to the aid of family rocked by hurricane
The Bruce family suffered thousands of dollars of damage to their home during Hurricane Milton, but caring neighbors helped them…
October 17, 2024
Jury recommends life sentence for Clay County contractor
Contractor Corey Binderim was convicted of killing Susan Mauldin of Fleming Island in October 2019.…
October 17, 2024
La Niña could bring us a warmer, drier winter
La Niña is slowly developing, and this shift in the pattern is expected to last at least through February 2025.…
October 17, 2024
Lobster roll restaurant set to open at St. Johns Town Center
Mason’s Famous Lobster Rolls is expanding throughout Florida and plans a second opening in the area in November.…
October 17, 2024
Gateway Jax will begin construction this month
Groundbreaking is scheduled Oct. 29 for the first phase of the Gateway Jax development in Downtown Jacksonville.…
October 17, 2024
By the numbers: What made Hurricane Milton so historic?
Milton was the third hurricane to hit Florida this year. No other year on record has more than three hurricane…
October 16, 2024
Republicans slam Deegan for labeling Trump’s immigration plan as ‘concentration camps’
Jacksonville Mayor Donna Deegan said Donald Trump wants to create “concentration camps” to deport illegal immigrants.…